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The Texas cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus), also known as the Rio Grande cichlid, is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family, and the only cichlid species that is native to the United States. It is found in the lower Rio Grande drainage in Texas near Brownsville and northeastern Mexico .
Herichthys is a genus of cichlid fishes native to North and Central America.Most are endemic to Mexico, but H. cyanoguttatus is also found in southern Texas (United States), and has been introduced to central Texas and Florida.
The invasive Rio Grande cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) has had negative effects on bluegill in New Orleans. The cichlid was aggressive towards the bluegill and took over some nesting sites. [18] Several species of cichlid have become established in the Southeastern United States, particularly in the Everglades. [20]
Freshwater Cichlid fish of North America. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. C. Cichlid fish of Central America (38 P)
While the redspotted sunfish has been shown to compete with other sunfish and some invasive species, like the Rio Grande cichlid in Louisiana, this competition is thought to have little effect in most cases due to the generalist diet of Lepomis miniatus. [11]
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The refuge hosts 214 species of birds, including 88 breeding resident species and the largest inland heron rookery in the state; white-tailed deer; one of the largest natural wild turkey populations in North Carolina; and a remnant population of black bear along with numerous small game and a diversity of fish species, including the endangered ...
Herichthys carpintis, the lowland cichlid, pearlscale cichlid, is a species of cichlid. Taxonomy It is ... These hybrids are an invasive species in Louisiana. [2]